2006-10-27 23:32:34 · 8 answers · asked by fendereagles 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
As for 3 pronged plugs
Live, red/brown screw it to the right, the fuse side
Neutral, black/blue to the left
Earth, green/green,yellow to the top
Try trimming all wires to exact length by placing them at their corresponding points
So there won't be excess obstructing installation
Screw in tight, but never too tight, it might loosen the treads
All ends of wirings is best twisted before inserting an screwed tight
It eliminates frayed wiring which might touch other parts and short circuit
Happy wiring
2006-10-27 23:45:47 · answer #1 · answered by davmanx 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on where you are -- the wire colors depend on location. North America: hot is black, neutral is white, safety fround is green. European standard: hot is blue, neutral is brown (check in your area -- I may have these backward), safety ground is green or green and yellow. Get a plug suitable to the outlet that you have, and identify the screws: brass screw is hot, nickel screw is neutral, green screw is safety ground. Skin the insulation from the wires as required, twist the strands together, and secure each wire under the appropriate screw, Assemble the plug, and you're done.
2006-10-27 23:56:57 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most often if color coded correctly the wires for 277/480 are Orange, brown, yellow and gray Gray is the neutral and the other colors are all hot From any color to gray is 277 volts and color to color measures 480 volts What you describe is a 3 phase circuit wiring. Be very careful here.
2016-03-28 09:57:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean plugs as in the end of a cord that inserts into a receptacle? Do you mean receptacle often referred to as wall outlets?
Too vague.
2006-10-31 10:51:29 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Do you mean plugs? as on the end of a cord. Or outlets in the wall?
2006-10-27 23:41:01 · answer #5 · answered by morris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can buy the easy one step plugs at the hardware store, you really can't go wrong with them.
2006-10-27 23:35:12 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
for what use? as a standard oulet? as a switched outlet? as a gfci outlet? check local codes and the NEC first..
2006-10-28 02:06:49 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have to ask then you should not do it yourself hire someone with the knowledge to get it done right and not get hurt.
2006-10-28 02:31:22 · answer #8 · answered by ezachowski 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋